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Trump administration sues Wisconsin over personal voter info

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 4:48pm
The Wisconsin Elections Commission previously denied the administration’s demand for the records, saying state law forbids sharing it.

Republicans order state DOJ to produce records on outside law fellows

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 4:22pm
Republicans allege the fellows are part of a broader plan to push “activist” environmental lawsuits.

Wisconsin football's new offensive line coach: 'It's not that far off'

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 3:23pm
Eric Mateos spoke Thursday about his decision to join the Badgers, why he can right the ship for the O-line and more.

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan opts not to testify in trial over immigration arrest

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 2:05pm
The case was expected to head to the jury late Thursday following closing arguments.

Access for minors could be blocked

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 2:03pm
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a series of regulatory actions Thursday designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans.

Two Cottage Grove elementary schools to be combined

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 2:00pm
The district will continue to own Taylor Prairie, which they said could be quickly reopened as an elementary school if growth of the village of Cottage Grove requires it.

Ford to be feted for life's work

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 1:57pm
LOS ANGELES — Harrison Ford will receive a lifetime achievement award in March from the actors union SAG-AFTRA.

American Airlines to add daily nonstop flights to Boston from Madison

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 1:50pm
The airline also announced additional daily flights to Washington, D.C., and Phoenix, Arizona.

How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin volleyball vs. Kentucky in Final Four

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 1:35pm
The Badgers will face Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Here's what to know and how to catch all the action from Kansas City.

Take a video tour of the newly stocked and revived Gilberston’s General Store

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 1:28pm
The store closed in October 2024 but new owners have revived the business that was established in 1894.

Gilbertson's General Store is back, just in time for Christmas

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 1:00pm
The store, established in 1894, closed in fall 2024 but has reopened with new owners who have brought new life and full shelves to the store in Keyeser in southern Columbia County.

Gunfire damages unoccupied vehicle on East Side

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 12:35pm
No witnesses saw the shots being fired, but one reported seeing a masked person in the area carrying a gun.

'Watch what happens': Packers DC foresees record-breaking season in Parsons' future

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 12:33pm
Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley addressed the season-ending injury to the squad's star defensive end, even mentioning that the defender could set an NFL record next fall.

Wisconsin reports first 2 respiratory illness-associated deaths of children of 2025-26 season

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:25am
One death was a result of COVID-19 and the other was from the flu, Wisconsin Department of Health Services said.

Update: Flash freeze could impact afternoon commute for south-central Wisconsin

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 11:15am
A flash freeze would mean any standing water/melting snow on roads likely would refreeze, leading to slick spots on roads.

The 12 best-reviewed restaurants of 2025 in the Madison area

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:30am
There's one constant when it comes to restaurants in the Madison area: Brave restaurateurs are forever realizing their dreams, taking big risks and opening exciting places.

Long-delayed North Side subdivision near airport finally moves forward

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:25am
Most of the proposed 63-acre development near the Dane County Regional Airport is up for City Council approval in January.

Snowmobile trails opening in the North Woods but are now closed in most of the state

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 10:20am
What started out as a promising season of snowmobiling has come to an abrupt halt in most of the state, with the exception of far northern Wisconsin.

Slumping attendance means slumping alcohol sales at Wisconsin football home games

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 8:33am
The game against Iowa had the highest number of alcoholic beverage sales of any Badgers football home game in 2025 but sales fell overall versus 2024.

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